La Residence
(919) 967-2506
202 W Rosemary St
Chapel Hill,
NC
27516
35.9136
-79.0576
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In Short
Soothing desert sunset colors set the scene inside, but true fans know to head outdoors for an intimate meal. The terrace, with its splendid facades of mirrors and trellis work, is the perfect setting for romantic dinners or special occasions. Try the seared jumbo shrimp with broad beans and caramelized onions accented with saffron or the crunchy fish-and-chips--the chips are homemade potato chips. Be sure to try the handiwork of the accomplished pastry chef.
User Reviews
lizbrig
May 15, 2009
I have been to La Rez a number of times. In the past year or so, it has shifted up in terms of desserts (excellent!!!) and a touch down in terms of entrees/appetizers. I recently went and ordered the pork loin and the chocolate tart with almond brittle for dessert. The pork loin was fine, but not great -- I think the chef was going for "interesting challenge to the palate" and achieved "fine." Perhaps my palate needs increased education. But the dessert -- what a terrific concoction! It married just plain tasty (a well made chocolate tart is always good!) with interesting touches like the almond bark that kept it fresh and original. Keep up the good work!
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midwesterneater
April 24, 2009
My fiance and I went to La Residence for our 3 year anniversary. For slightly more money (~ $20) we could have gone to the Carolina Inn and had amazing food. Instead, we experienced the worst meal we have ever had together as a couple. Service: We were seated immediately by the hostess. Water and bread were brought to us quickly. Our server smelled like a pack of cigarettes. He described the appetizer special as: "Tomato soup with fresh red onions and stuff." He described one of the meals as: "Delicious because it has so many interesting items in it." Our waiter did not check on us once our main course was served. After we finished eating, it took him 20 minutes to return with the dessert menu which he threw on the table. In general, the staff was exceedingly slow. However, they were very speedy around the check. Food: The bread was very dry and the type was not discernible. I had the Soup Du Jour (Tomato Soup with red onion, & cream of some kind), Roasted Pork Chop, and bread pudding with bananas foster. The soup tasted like a store bought soup with a piece of bread thrown in and a dollop of sour cream on top. My pork chop was severely overcooked and very dry. It did have an interesting apple mix on top that was very tasty. The pork chop also came with a side of roasted potatoes. The potatoes were mealy and completely unseasoned. My fiance had a Caesar Salad, Cheddar Grits w/ Shrimp & Chorizo Sausage, and a chocolate tart. Imagine a head of lettuce with the base cut out dumped on a small plate. This is what her salad looked like, the greens had not been chopped or even picked over. Some of the greens had brown edges! The salad was poorly dressed with no dressing on the inner greens. The dressing tasted like nothing and was very grainy. The croutons were clearly from a box. The cheddar grits were very tasty. We both thought this and the tomato sauce with ham that surrounded the grits to be tasty. However, the shrimps and "chorizo" sausage were both over-cooked. Both of us are convinced that the "chorizo" sausage was plain Italian sausage. Both of our desserts were delicious. This was the one redeeming part of the meal. We both recommend this as a nice dessert place, but nothing else!
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June 02, 2008
This was a great place for me to go with my friends. We went on a Tuesday evening, and there happened to be live music for "Tunes on Tuesdays." We sat outside on the beautiful patio, and even though it is the middle of the summer, we were quite comfortable under the fans and the tent they had set up. The music was at a perfect volume so that we could still talk at our table, and there was even a "cafe style" menu that we could order from with lighter food and cheaper prices. The servers were also extremely attentive and the food was delicious. Our dinner party couldn't have had a better experience in a more unique atmosphere.
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The Extras:
The cafe menu offers sandwiches and haute cuisine for less than $10. Order off this menu in the bar area and on the terrace.
When to Go:
If you're just dropping by for a drink, the bar stays open until 2am.
Category:
Party Supplies, Banquet Rooms, Restaurants, Wedding Planners
Payment Methods:
Check, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, Visa, MasterCard
General Merchandise Store Products:
Restaurant Special Features:
Late Night Dining, Romantic Dining, Special Occasion Dining, Fine Dining
Cuisine:
Smoking Permitted:
No
